Elizabeth Wood
About Elizabeth Wood
Elizabeth Wood is the IT Collaboration Manager for R&D, Discovery, and Translational Medicine at Bristol-Myers Squibb, with a background in research and extensive experience in leveraging Microsoft O365 technologies.
Current Role at Bristol-Myers Squibb
Elizabeth Wood currently holds the position of IT Collaboration Manager for R&D, Discovery, and Translational Medicine at Bristol-Myers Squibb. In this role, she leverages Microsoft O365 collaboration technologies to design solutions that meet complex business requirements. Elizabeth partners with senior leaders and divisional stakeholders to ensure that collaboration strategies are aligned with the needs of the business. Her responsibilities also include overseeing the build and maintenance of SharePoint Online collaboration sites.
Previous Experience at Bristol-Myers Squibb
Elizabeth Wood served as an Associate Research Scientist II at Bristol-Myers Squibb Co from 2005 to 2015. During her decade-long tenure, she gained extensive research experience that has informed her current responsibilities in IT collaboration. Her background in scientific research provides a solid foundation for understanding the specialized needs of the R&D teams she now supports.
Academic Background in Science
Elizabeth Wood studied at Sacred Heart University, earning Bachelor of Science degrees in Biology and Chemistry from 2000 to 2005. Her academic background laid the groundwork for her career in scientific research and IT collaboration management. While at Sacred Heart University, Elizabeth also worked as a Student Research Assistant for two years, gaining practical experience to complement her studies.
Early Career in Scientific Research
Elizabeth Wood began her career as a General Laboratory Technologist at Alexion Pharmaceuticals in 2002, a role she held for five months. This early experience in the pharmaceutical industry provided her with valuable laboratory skills and an understanding of the industry's demands. Additionally, she worked as a Student Research Assistant at Sacred Heart University from 2003 to 2005, further honing her research skills.
Project Management and Coordination
Elizabeth Wood successfully managed the migration of over 350 SharePoint 2007 Collaboration sites to the SharePoint Online platform. This project showcased her ability to handle large-scale IT initiatives and provided her with deep insights into collaboration site maintenance and development. Her expertise in project management ensures seamless transitions and continuous improvements in collaborative technologies.